Google is reportedly set to release Android 15 soon. This latest version of Android will introduce various new features and security enhancements to enhance user experience.
Although not officially announced yet, as quoted from Android Authority on Tuesday (4/16/2024), there are several leaks regarding new features that will be present in the upcoming Android 15.
According to reports, Android 15 will be first released alongside the launch of Google Pixel 9 scheduled for October 2024. Now, as its arrival approaches, here are some leaks about the new features that Google will bring to Android 15. What are they? Find out in the following information.
The Status Bar Appearance is Refreshed on Android 15
Google will refresh the Android status bar icons with a new look, while also adding haptic feedback to Quick Settings and volume panels.
The changes have not been implemented yet, but it is expected that these changes may be implemented in Android 15 Beta 2. Several status bar icons in Android 15 are reported to feature a more segmented design. The battery icon also supports displaying battery levels within the icon.
Android 15 will also add haptic feedback to the Quick Settings panel when users long-press buttons such as the Bluetooth button. There will also be haptic feedback when sliding the volume navigation to adjust the device’s volume.
Battery Health Feature Introduced
Android 15 is also said to introduce battery health information accessible to users. This feature will show the estimated current battery percentage of the phone, compared to when it was new.
The Battery Health feature will give users a clearer picture of the lifespan of their Android phone battery.
Ability to Track Smartphones Even When Powered Off
Android 15 will introduce a new Powered Off Finding API that will enable tracking of Android devices when they are powered off. This API will be part of the Project Mainline module called “Tethering” and will only be available on devices running Android 15.
Furthermore, this API will be utilized by the enhanced Find My Device network, which will be launched via Google Play Services. The functionality of the Powered Off Finding API allows devices to emit Bluetooth beacons even when powered off, assuming there is some reserve power available in the battery.
With these Bluetooth beacons, nearby Android devices will be able to assist in tracking the powered-off device, similar to how iPhones can be tracked when powered off.
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This feature requires hardware support so that the Bluetooth controller can function while other parts of the device are powered off.
Additionally, the feature requires phones to support the Bluetooth Finder HAL for Android to enable the Powered Off Finding mode. This feature is expected to debut on the Google Pixel 9, but it may also be available on the Pixel 8 series considering that these smartphones already have the necessary hardware support.
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